Picky eater

Feeding your little one a broad variety of healthy foods can contribute to his healthy growth patterns now and later.

Your child’s growth can be likened to the growth of an apple tree. Just as a tree establishes itself during the early years before it can bear fruit, so the early years of your child’s life are spent developing the essential foundations they need for life.

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There’s nothing like the feeling of accomplishment when your little one eats up the healthy meal that you prepare especially for them. 

Poor crèche sanitation and hygiene is a major problem in South Africa and remains a high risk area for infection among crèche going children.

Toddlers and children need plenty of physical activity to develop in a range of ways. Not only does it strengthen their muscles and bones, but it also gives their brain a workout too.

Both the foods and the drinks you offer your toddler are important in helping her to grow up healthy.

What drinks should I offer?

Waterborne illnesses are a serious threat. If children drink contaminated water, it may lead to diarrhoea. 

Mindfulness is the simple action of becoming fully aware of what’s happening in the present moment. It’s something that children of all ages can benefit from to promote happiness, deal with stress and anxiety and develop focus.

“Toddlers” refer to infants from the age of 12 months to 36 months. During the toddler stage many important things are happening to your little one like walking, talking, problem solving, relating to others, and much more. Toddlers are learning to be independent and this is why they want to do things for themselves.

We all love the warm, fuzzy feeling we get when our little ones laugh after a good tickle or two. 

Getting enough quality sleep is essential to your child’s mental and physical health, not to mention that it makes your life as a parent easier when the kids are sleeping better.

The terrific twos and beyond.

Two-year-olds are busy little people. Using their imagination is a favourite new pastime and should be encouraged at every turn. Your toddler is probably walking more easily now, with the inclusion of running in his movement repertoire. Picking up new words and imitating people is also so much fun at this age!